The Algerian Oak
With large leaves and a natural broad growth habit, Quercus canariensis or Algerian Oak makes an excellent shade tree.
This is a drought tolerant tree from northern Africa and southern Europe. Evergreen in warmer climates and deciduous to semi deciduous in colder areas.
Probably the most drought tolerant of all of the Oak trees it is a very long lived tree and makes a good feature tree in larger gardens.
In rural areas it can be used as a shelter belt.
Quercus canariensis Description
Being deciduous, this is a tree that gives you summer shade and winter light, which is a great combination in many climates.
- The foliage itself emerges a bright green deepening in colour as the season goes on.
- This is a tree that forms a stout short trunk and then branches in an arching habit. The width of the tree is often more than the height.
- Flowers appear as catkins and are followed by small acorns. Bark colour is dark, rough in texture and over time becoming more fissured.
Care and Growing Conditions For Quercus canariensis
Being very tolerant of soil conditions as long as drainage is good, once established Q. canariensis or Algerian Oak requires very little care.
In rural settings the tree may need a tree guard until established to prevent livestock damage.
Pruning
It is not a tree that demands regular pruning, so maintenance is low.
Propagation
From cuttings or from seed.
Summary Information
- Botanical Name – Quercus canariensis
- Common Name – Algerian Oak
- Family – Fagaceae
- Position – Full sun to a little shade.
- Soil – Well drained.
- Height – To around 20 metres.
- Spread – To around 10 metres
- Growth rate – Medium to Slow
- Foliage – Mid green.
- Flowers – In the form of Catkins
- Flowering time – Spring.
- Frost tolerant – Yes
- Drought tolerant – Yes once established.
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